בֵּית הָרָן (bet ha.ran)
bet ha.ran
Beth-haran
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
Beth-haran is a place name found in the Book of Numbers, where it is identified as a settlement in the territory of Gad. The Hebrew form bet ha.ran translates to "house of their mount" or "house of the joyful shouter." This location is noted as being situated on the eastern side of the Jordan River, directly opposite Jericho.
The sources indicate that Beth-haran is likely another name for Beth-haram (H1027), a distinction that appears in parallel passages such as Joshua 13:27 and Numbers 32:36. Its position one hour east of the Jordan suggests it was a significant stop or fortified town for the tribes settling in that region, serving as a geographical marker opposite the Promised Land’s western entrance.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Beth-haran appears in the record of Israel’s settlement east of the Jordan, a place described as having fortified cities and folds for sheep. This detail highlights the practical reality of life in that region: security for people and provisions for their flocks. The name itself suggests a dwelling place connected to joy or shouting, perhaps reflecting the community’s gratitude for God’s provision in a land that required defense.
For believers today, this brief mention reminds us that faithfulness includes caring for our daily needs and the well-being of those around us. Just as the tribes built walls and pens to protect their families and livestock, we are called to create environments where safety and sustenance are prioritized. It is a quiet witness to the idea that God cares about both spiritual devotion and physical security.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Haran1×
- Beth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הָרָ֑ן1×
- בֵּ֣ית1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 32:36
Beth Nimrah, and Beth Haran: fortified cities and folds for sheep.
This verse explicitly links Beth-haran with fortified cities and sheepfolds, showing its role as a secure settlement for the tribe of Gad.